Star and Planet differences Sort 4th grade

What characteristics do scientist use to categorize stars?

• size

• Shape

• Color

• temperature

• brightness

What is the name of the largest stars?

• Protostars
• Supergiants
• Red Giants
• Dwarf Stars

Definition: a unit of measurement that is equal to the distance light travels in a year

• universe

• galaxy

• lightyear

• star

Definition: a ball of burning gas in space that gives off light

• star

• planet

• universe

• galaxy

Which planet is the coldest in our solar system?

• Venus

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Mars

How are stars formed?

• From a dust and gas cloud.

• Dust and water.

Data from 4 different stars is provided in the table. Based on the information provided, which of the stars will appear the DIMMEST to observers on Earth?

• Star A

• Star B

• Star C

• Star D

The yearly orbit of Earth around the Sun is called its _____

• rotation

• ellipse

• revolution

• tilt

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A group of stars that has an identifiable pattern

• Constellation

• Planets

• Sun

• Planet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which planet has the biggest rings?

• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Uranus
• Neptune